standardize
/'stændədaiz/ Cách viết khác : (standardise) /'stændədaiz/
Definition
- Verb (transitive):
- To cause something to conform to a fixed, established, or widely accepted model, pattern, or measure.
- To compare or evaluate something against a recognized standard.
Usage and Examples
- To cause to conform to a standard:
- The company decided to standardize its software across all departments.
- Governments often standardize safety regulations for consumer products.
- To evaluate by comparison with a standard:
- The lab will standardize the new test against the existing gold-standard method.
- We need to standardize our assessment process to ensure fairness.
Advanced Usage and Notes
- "Standardize on": To officially adopt a particular system, technology, or method as the standard.
- The industry has largely standardized on USB-C for charging ports.
- The process of making things standard is standardization (noun).
- The standardization of parts made mass production possible.
Variants and Related Words
- Standard (n): The established model, measure, or pattern used for comparison.
- This product sets the standard for quality.
- Standard (adj): Conforming to a standard; usual or typical.
- The standard procedure is to file a report.
- Standardized (adj): Made to conform to a standard.
- Students take a standardized test.
- Standardization (n): The act or process of standardizing.
- International standardization simplifies global trade.
Synonyms
- Normalize: To make something conform to a standard or norm.
- Regularize: To make something regular or according to a rule.
- Systematize: To arrange according to a system.
Antonyms
- Customize: To modify to suit an individual's requirements.
- Diversify: To make or become more varied.
Related Phrases and Concepts
- Standard operating procedure (SOP): An established method to be followed routinely.
- Gold standard: The best, most reliable, or most prestigious thing of its type.
Verb
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evaluate by comparing with a standard
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cause to conform to standard or norm
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The weights and measures were standardized
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